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Lake News
Great Lakes: Where's the ice?
(2/6)
It's been a very mild winter for the most part across the Great Lakes Region. Temperatures are up, snowfall is down. The Weather Channel analyzed ice levels on the Great Lakes, with a particular focus on Lake Erie.
People, Climate Change and Lake Erie
(2/3)
A new research project at Ohio State University integrates biological, physical and social sciences to develop a complete picture of what drives decision-making processes and environmental conditions in the Maumee River watershed.
Hatchery fish to be euthanized for testing positive for IPN
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (1/31)
The viral disease IPN, or infectious pancreatic necrosis, was discovered three months ago in fish supplied to cooperative nurseries by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's Corry hatchery in Erie, PA.
EDITORIAL: Tourism opportunity
The Toledo Blade (1/30)
In the Great Lakes region, an infusion of cash from foreign travelers could help clean up Lake Erie’s beaches and fix the lake’s worsening algae problem.
Passenger ferry service discussion gaining steam in Northeast Ohio
The News-Herald (1/30)
There is renewed discussion that Northeast Ohio could be the home for passenger ferry service across Lake Erie and into Canada.
EDITORIAL: Water monitoring system needs federal help
The Times Herald (1/26)
The Port Huron to Erie Drinking Water Monitoring System protects a waterway that is shared by the United States and Canada. Keeping it operational ought to be a federal responsibility.
Lake Resources
Great Lakes Research Consortium
The Great Lakes Research Consortium consists of 16 colleges and universities in New York State and nine affiliated schools in Ontario. GLRC programs help to promote collaborative research on the Great Lakes.
Lake Erie Binational Public Forum
The Forum provides input on the Lake Erie Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP), which aims to restore and protect the beneficial uses of the lake.
Lake Erie Center
University of Toledo
The University of Toledo's Lake Erie Center is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to environmental research.
Lake Erie Committee
Great Lakes Fishery Commission
The committee considers fishery issues of common concern, develops joint programs and research projects and serves as a forum for management agencies. Includes Lake St. Clair, and the St. Clair and Detroit rivers.
Lake Erie Lakewide Management Plan
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO)
The LaMP provides a framework for agencies, organizations and individuals to coordinate activities that they are already working on, and to propose new activities to improve the environmental quality of Lake Erie.
Michigan Sea Grant
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
A partnership between the University of Michigan and Michigan State University to promote the understanding and intelligent use of the Great Lakes.
New York Sea Grant
Focuses the talents of university scientists and extension specialists on research in the areas of fisheries, coastal environmental quality and processes, invasive species, non-point source pollution and seafood safety.
Ohio Lake Erie Commission
Established in 1990 to help preserve Lake Erie's natural resources, protect the quality of waters and ecosystems, and promote economic development of the region.
Ohio Sea Grant College Program
Uses research, education, and outreach efforts to enhance use and improve management of this nation's ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.
Pennsylvania Sea Grant
Established in March 1998, the Great Lakes' newest Sea Grant Program seeks to increase public awareness of coastal issues (environmental and economic) through extension, communication, education, and applied research activities, thereby improving the overall environmental and economic "health" of Pennsylvania's coastal regions.
Great Lakes Information Network
Last updated: July 12, 2006
Maintained by: Christine Manninen, manninen@glc.org
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